PLEASE SHARE WITH MUSICIANS & POETS<3 The Wonder Sessions : a featured musician, an open mic, a community jam, and an herbal bar with vegan food! Come relax, connect, play, emote, express; in partnership with the Juice Room, our Weekly Open Mic is NOW LIVE in Mt Airy at 7127 Germantown Avenue on Thursday nights!

All are welcome to share — music, poetry, rhythm, joke, song; as our host Richie Parrella cultivates a safe space to be weirdly and fully you! If you’ve everrrr considered sharing something before but didn’t quite have the courage to do it at a bar; we ensure you’ll find this space to be so supportive to actually see it manifest!

DEF come for the hand-squeezed kava teas, Ayurvedic vegan eats, and chill atmosphere, regardless of your open mic participation capacities there is lots of cushiony floor seats and mucho bench room for audience members and performers alike!

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FEATURED PERFORMER for 2/1: Chelsea Dalsey

We met Chelsea in 2023 during our initial Wonder Sessions at the Wonderland FIshtown Open Mics we hosted throughout the summer and fall; and we are stoked to host her for our first featured performance of February!

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ONGOING THURSDAY NIGHT SCHEDULE:
7-8PM FEATURED PERFORMER
8-10PM OPEN MIC! Sign up in-person for 10-15 minute slots
10-11PM Acoustic Jam Session! We can't be *too* loud but it's always been a dream to have an impromptu jam or song circle post-open mic with whoever's in attendance.

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THE HERBAL BAR: serving food and drink and will stay open as late as Midnight if demand is there! Expect hand-squeezed kava teas, euphoric, non-alcoholic herbal elixirs, house-brewed potions, chai, and always some savory kitchari kind of thing and a baked sweet treat!

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Our doors will be open EVERY THURSDAY 6PM - 12AM for the foreseeable future!
Come #GetRooted and grow in conscious community with us!!!

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UPCOMING TUESDAY NIGHTS: Comment Below if you'd like to join a BOOK CLUB on Tuesday Nights, let's unpack this book called "Karma" by Sadhguru in a group setting; with kava!!!!
BUY THE BOOK - used and ethically re-sold by World of Books, $10 less than New on Amazon.
https://www.wob.com/.../sadhguru/karma/9780143452676...

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FEMME CIRCLE LAUNCHES ON SUNDAY FEB 4: Kim and I are hosting this initial event !! We would love to see you from 3-5PM for this group work; spaciousness; safe space for vulnerability; emotional release. updated link coming SOON!

PLEASE SHARE WITH MUSICIANS & POETS<3 The Wonder Sessions : a featured musician, an open mic, a community jam, and an herbal bar with vegan food! Come relax, connect, play, emote, express; in partnership with the Juice Room, our Weekly Open Mic is NOW LIVE in Mt Airy at 7127 Germantown Avenue on Thursday nights!

All are welcome to share — music, poetry, rhythm, joke, song; as our host Richie Parrella cultivates a safe space to be weirdly and fully you! If you’ve everrrr considered sharing something before but didn’t quite have the courage to do it at a bar; we ensure you’ll find this space to be so supportive to actually see it manifest!

DEF come for the hand-squeezed kava teas, Ayurvedic vegan eats, and chill atmosphere, regardless of your open mic participation capacities there is lots of cushiony floor seats and mucho bench room for audience members and performers alike!

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FEATURED PERFORMER for 1/25: Paul Horner!

Paulito Muse is the artist name of Paul Saint George Horner, a Philadelphia-based guitarist, producer and composer. Paul picked up the guitar at 16 and the bass a few years later, eventually delving into the worlds of composition and music production.

Paul's main projects have been in collaboration with his good friend poet Michael Angelo Abreu with their "Voices of the Earthmind" series (two volumes to date; with a third in the works!)

Paul is an avid traveler and maker of collages, one of which is featured as the cover art for Volume 1. Follow him @paulitomuse and tune into his solo guitar compositions and other works at www. paulitomuse.bandcamp.com.

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ONGOING THURSDAY NIGHT SCHEDULE:
(Valid for Jan 25, Feb 2 and 8!!!)
7-8PM FEATURED PERFORMER
8-10PM OPEN MIC! Sign up in-person for 10-15 minute slots
10-11PM Acoustic Jam Session! We can't be *too* loud but it's always been a dream to have an impromptu jam or song circle post-open mic with whoever's in attendance.

* * * * * * * * * *

THE HERBAL BAR: serving food and drink and will stay open as late as Midnight if demand is there! Expect hand-squeezed kava teas, euphoric, non-alcoholic herbal elixirs, house-brewed potions, chai, and always some savory kitchari kind of thing and a baked sweet treat!

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Our doors will be open EVERY THURSDAY 6PM - 12AM for the foreseeable future!
Come #GetRooted and grow in conscious community with us!!!

* * * * * * * * * *

UPCOMING TUESDAY NIGHTS: Comment Below if you'd like to join a BOOK CLUB on Tuesday Nights, let's unpack this book called "Karma" by Sadhguru in a group setting; with kava!!!!
BUY THE BOOK - used and ethically re-sold by World of Books, $10 less than New on Amazon.
https://www.wob.com/.../sadhguru/karma/9780143452676...

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FEMME CIRCLE LAUNCHES ON SUNDAY FEB 4: Kim and I are hosting this initial event !! We would love to see you from 3-5PM for this group work; spaciousness; safe space for vulnerability; emotional release. updated link coming SOON!

Jaya Kava is blessed to provide nourishment for our local-area ecstatic dances at every local Dance Medicine Philly event — taking place weekly thru December at the Lithuanian Music Hall! See December 20 event description for a list of upcoming 2023 dances.

At Dance Medicine Philly, Jaya Kava offers Ayurvedic edibles + beneficial drinkables in the form of:

<>Kava Concoctions, Ceremonial Cacao, Golden Chai, Hot and Iced Intentional Teas to Hydrate, Soothe Tension, Open the Heart, Nourish the Soul, and Uplift the Spirit.

<>Organic and Vegan Seasonal Stews, Kitchari and Cookies, lovingly prepared by my partner, and DMP co-organizer, Richie Parrella.

Ecstatic Dance is a three-part ceremony: warm-up, dance, and sound-healing. Starting about 15 years ago on the Big Island of Hawaii, this type of gathering has groups now holding similar space in most major American cities. I highly encourage you to come for the entirety of it. There’s an Opening and Closing Circle, and so much goodness in-between. A real energetic journey experience to get present with what’s alive within you and move whatever needs to.

Dance Medicine Philly (DMP) is a non-profit organization powered by a team of compassionate humans, with all of the work done out of each person’s commitment to it’s multifaceted mission of healing, community, expression and connection. Admission to weekly dances never exceeds $25, and can be as low as $15 if you snag the Early Bird option :) PLUS: they LOVE volunteer energy so definitely reach out to @oraoracle on Instagram, if free admission is of interest, in exchange for helping out for an hour or two before, during, or after the event <3

Sunday October 15 Event Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dance-medicine-philly-ecstatic-dance-1015-tickets-734829584067

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It’s time harvest our connections for a sweet Sunday morning of dance and play! Join us this Sunday as we move our bodies at our new location: the Lithuanian Music Hall in Philly! It’s much bigger than our previous indoor space and easier parking… yay!!!

We are blessed to welcome a new DJ into rotation for our smooth Sunday groove. Meet Haj Ji, a globally minded DJ with bass inclinations. Reaching into the past and looking to the future, Haj has musical roots that run deep. Co-founder of Sub Swara, Freek Factory and resident DJ of Body Temple in NYC, Haj has a storied history of creating and DJing transformational ecstatic events. Mixing his own unique blend of Coyote-Space-Hop, International Freekbeatz, and other floor rumbling hi-djinx. Music of the soul. His current project Aazav, with partner Kai Altair, is a blend of celestial medicine songs and modern production.

As always, we love to have Jaya Kava sharing nourishing beverages and Rumi’s Kitchen preparing Ayurvedic food delights!

11am-12pm  Warm up

12-2pm  Ecstatic Dance

2-2:30pm  Sound Bath

Lithuanian Music Hall

2715 East Allegheny Ave.

Philadelphia, PA 19134

***** LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE -- WE ARE BACK INSIDE .. So be sure to pre-order to reserve your space, we've been selling out nearly every dance! ******

We are excited to share our collective Dance Medicine in this amazing community where consent, authentic communication, support & love rest at the foundation & core. In order to keep things safe in these uncertain times we ask that you take the necessary health precautions you feel called to take for yourself and respect the choice of others. (If you have felt sick, had a fever or cough, please do not attend.) Masks are welcome if that is appropriate for you, they will not be enforced.

Dance Medicine Philly is a drug & alcohol free event. We ask that there is no talking on the dance floor and no cameras used during the event. Please respect this as our intention is to offer folks a safe, supportive place to dance, move wiggle and wobble into full self expression.

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Some things to consider bringing: Water bottle, yoga mat, something warm to cover with for the sound healing, acoustic instruments such as drums/rattles, fire and flow toys like hula hoops, juggling balls, and poi.

Come whenever you can arrive. If you need to come in late or leave early, this is ok. Kids of all ages are welcome too!!

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GUIDELINES ::

1. Dance however you wish

2. No talking on the dance floor

3. Respect the space

4. No alcohol, no shoes (unless foot protection is necessary)

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Come as you are, move as you please... See ya on the Dance floor!

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Refund Policies:

1. If the event is canceled due to a covid-19 related issue, we will issue you a full refund for your ticket price.

2. If you are experiencing symptoms, have been exposed to, or have tested positive for covid-19 we will issue you a full refund.

3. If you can not make the event for some reason, you are welcome to sell your ticket to someone else

ENJOY a HALF-SHELL OF KAVA TEA with your ENTRY!

Join in a glorious experience of sound, creation, relaxation, expression, and connection: every-other-Tuesday at Wonderland Fishtown!

All beings are welcome, musicians and curious beings alike, to embrace existence and community through music and rhythm, movement and pause, poetry and nourishment.

Jaya Kava will be providing the sustenance with herbal bar offerings and vegan food, offering euphoric upliftment without alcohol by way of intentionally prepared plant-based yumminess.

Expect BBQ Jackfruit and avocado slaw, chocolate cookies, berry smoothies, and ceremonial cacao to round out the menu alongside kava, kratom, watermelon juice and herbal teas.

This event will begin with a sound healing, flow into an open mic with ~10-minute sets, and close out with a community jam! Bring instruments, bring friends, or simply come as you are!

Suggested donation at-the-door of $5-$10 to compensate the event organizers: but no one will be turned away due to lack of funds!!!

www.jayakava.com

6:00PM Doors Open
6:30M Sound Healing
7:30PM Open Mic
10:00PM Community Jam